Tummy Tuck

What Is Tummy Tuck Surgery? Abdominoplasty Explained

After pregnancy or extensive weight loss, you may have developed stretch marks, excess loose skin, or skin folds around your stomach. Your abdominal muscles may also have spread apart, which can cause fullness in the midsection and often a loss of core strength.

With tummy tuck surgery, Gold Clinic Turkey helps patients , around the state, and the country get a more aesthetically pleasing abdominal contour — even when diet and exercise have been unsuccessful. As part of the surgery, he uses stitches to pull together and repair the abdominal muscle separation, and he removes excess skin from the stomach.

Gold Clinic Turkey will usually incorporate body contouring procedures as part of the tummy tuck, reshaping the upper abdomen and tapering to the hips for a more attractive shape. A lot of his patients have a tummy tuck in combination with a breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of these as part of a mommy makeover.

What Are The Benefits Of Getting A Tummy Tuck?

For many women, a tummy tuck is one of the few options for restoring their body to its pre-pregnancy state. If you have been missing your old figure and if diet and exercise have not been effective, surgery can provide you with the change you have been wanting. With this procedure, you can:

Gold Clinic Turkey will typically contour the upper abdomen and hips as well so that you can have a natural-looking and flattering figure.Restore your breasts to a higher, more youthful position.
A tummy tuck can give you the confidence to wear the form-fitting clothing you have been avoiding.
Gold Clinic Turkey places incisions where they are well-hidden below the waistline. Also, by using the HARMONIC scalpel, he is able to reduce scarring and post-surgical discomfort significantly.

Tummy Tuck Procedure With Gold Clinic Turkey

Your consultation, pre-surgical visits, procedure, and follow-up appointments will all take place under one roof. Our Gold Clinic Turkey practice offers a fully accredited and licensed ambulatory surgery center.

Like hospitals, our facility adheres to the highest medical and surgical standards to provide exceptional patient care and safety. Having everything in-house means that you can receive treatment in a comfortable and familiar environment at every step.

Start with a visit to our practice to discuss your aesthetic goals. Gold Clinic Turkey is supported by a licensed and board-certified physician assistant and a full surgical and administrative staff.

During your appointment, you will get to know our team members and learn about your treatment options. If you are a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery, Gold Clinic Turkey will perform an examination, talk with you about the procedure, and answer any questions that may help you in your decision.

You Should Consider Tummy Tuck Surgery If:

As part of your consultation and pre-surgical treatment, we will collect your medical history, make sure that you are in good health, and talk with you about your expectations. Our team will take the time to discuss what a tummy tuck can and cannot accomplish and answer any questions you may have.

You want increased core strength and stability, a flatter stomach, and a more shapely waistline.

You would like to get rid of the extra skin that has developed after pregnancy or major weight loss.

You are at least 18 years or older. Most of the tummy tuck patients that we see are 20 and older.

What Should I Do in Preparation for a Tummy Tuck?

During the appointment, you will share some additional medical information and sign consent forms and give you all of your instructions so that you are completely prepared for surgery. We will also provide you with guidelines for how to prepare for your procedure.

For most patients, these instructions are pretty simple. We will ask that you not eat or drink after midnight before your tummy tuck. We will also advise you to get certain prescriptions filled in advance to help in your recovery. Our office will offer a complete set of guidelines for you to take home.

How Long Does a Tummy Tuck Procedure Take?

In general, a tummy tuck usually takes between 2.5 and 4 hours. However, Gold Clinic Turkey plans each surgery based on the needs and goals of the patient, so times for procedures vary.

One factor that can affect the timing is the amount of tissue that you need to have removed. A longer incision may require more suturing, which takes more time. The same is true if a patient needs extensive liposuction to create natural-looking transitions between her belly, upper abdomen, and lower hips.

What Should I Expect in Terms of Recovery After a Tummy Tuck?

Because the procedure focuses on sculpting a flatter midsection and because you use your abdomen frequently in daily life, a tummy tuck requires a more prolonged recovery than some other cosmetic procedures.

During your immediate post-operative recovery, you will not be able to perform any heavy lifting, including lifting or carrying small children. If you are a mother to little ones, consider enlisting the support of friends or family members for the first week or so.

Tips for a Faster Tummy Tuck Recovery

While everyone will experience recovering from a tummy tuck differently, there are some things you can do to help speed up the recovery process and to ensure a successful result from your abdominoplasty.

1. Eat a Healthy Diet Including Healing Foods

What you eat during your recovery period will have a direct impact on your body’s ability to heal. Protein-rich foods like salmon and chicken can keep your energy levels high and help aid your body in the healing process.

Adding healthy fats to your diet will help give your skin the nutrients it needs to recover and heal properly. In addition, you will want to add leafy green vegetable as well as pineapple and other fruits that are high in Vitamin-C. Be sure to eliminate any foods that can cause gas or bloating while you are recovering from your tummy tuck.

2. Focus on Hydration

One of the most important things you can do following an abdominoplasty is to make sure you are drinking a lot of water. Doctors recommend drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of water a day during recovery.

Water will help flush medications and toxins out of your system, reduce your risk of surgical complications, and aid in the reduction of swelling and fluid retention.

3. Get Plenty of Sleep in The Right Position Getting plenty of rest is imperative to speeding up your tummy tuck recovery. When you are sleeping your body’s ability to heal is accelerated. Be sure to allow yourself the time to rest as often as possible.

You should also make sure that you are sleeping in an inclined position. You can use pillows and other supports to keep your body in a more upright position. Sleeping on an incline will reduce pressure and unnecessary stress on your abdominal area.

4. Wear Your Compression Garment as Directed

Following your tummy tuck, your surgeon will send you home with a “belly binder.” This garment is an essential part of your recovery. Wearing your compression belt will control swelling, support your abdominal wall, and aide in the healing of your abdominal scars.

No matter how unattractive or uncomfortable they may be, or whether you are starting to feel better, continuing to wear your compression garments as instructed by your physician will impact your overall recovery process.

5. Have Someone Commit to Helping You

For the first 24-48 hours following your tummy tuck you won’t even be able to move around unassisted or get into and out of bed on your own. Having a dedicated support system is vital to follow your doctor’s orders and properly care for yourself immediately following your surgery.

You will need to take at least 2 weeks off work, and if you have children or other daily responsibilities that require excess movement, lifting, or energy, you will need to have someone available to take care of those familial and household tasks.

6. Move Around Slowly

You must make sure you are not making any sudden, jerky movements that can disturb your abdominal muscles or your incision site. However, getting up and walking around the house can help you heal faster after a tummy tuck.

While you won’t be able to stand completely upright at first, walking helps to prevent blood clots, strengthen your muscles, and aids in digestion. Make sure to listen to your body and not overdo your physical activity.

7. Take Your Pain Medication as Prescribed

For at least the first 48 hours, you will be prescribed prescription pain medication. Taking this medication as prescribed and not when you are experiencing high pain levels can help your body to heal faster overall.

By keeping pain at bay and taking your pain medication before the pain levels rise, you are allowing your body to heal quicker. Pain has been proven to interfere with the body’s ability to heal after surgery.

In addition to your pain medication, you must take your antibiotics are prescribed and until they are completed. Tummy tuck procedures carry a higher risk of infection than other cosmetic surgeries and an infection can drastically setback and prolong your recovery.

8. Be Patient and Kind to Yourself

The results of your tummy tuck will not be visible for months after your surgery. It is important for your mental health that you are realistic with your expectations for healing and stick to your doctor’s recommendations for recovery.

Be sure to attend all your post-operative appointments and discuss any concerns you may have with your plastic surgeon. The more time you take to rest and care for yourself, the sooner you will recover and be able to enjoy your new appearance.